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Great story CF. My grandfather was one of the first Ford mechanics in Waupaca,WI and would tell us stories of how folks delt with cars and winter. Many drained the radiators and put the car up on blocks for the winter then switched back to horses and sleighs.

Those that drove their cars would usually remove the battery and take it in the house. Radiators were often drained too as the antifreeze was alcohol based and wasn't that great. Need the car, reinstall everything, put a pan of coal or burning wood under the oil pan and wait. Then hope you could get it to start.